Animal Control Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $57,350 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.57
10th percentile $54,540
90th percentile $68,220
Employed locally 60
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,540
    25th
    $55,680
    50th (median)
    $57,350
    75th
    $64,410
    90th
    $68,220

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Control Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $73,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $71,700
    Oregon $66,110

    Nearby metros — Animal Control Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,170
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,560
    California $62,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,610

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$41,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$109,190
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$118,830
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$43,190
    Firefighters$70,120
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$38,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in San Diego, CA is $27.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.23 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in San Diego, CA is 25.1% above the national median of $45,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Control Workers in San Diego?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $54,540 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,680.